SUNDAY SCHOOL – No Sunday School for the months of August, however packets will be available for the kids to work on during church and fellowship hour. Packets will be in narthex by the entrance of the sanctuary.Sunday School will resume on September 13th at 11:30 am.

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY – This Sunday is “Stump Ask the Pastor”. Also, bring ideas for what to study next.

CONFIRMATION CLASS – If your child is going into 5th grade or higher and you would like more information on our confirmation class please chat with Pastor Brubaker. “Information Sunday” will be September 13th with classes starting Sunday, September 20th. Classes begin at 11:30 am.

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY – Pastor Kasting’s Discovery Class will be focusing on the Acts of the Apostles. You don’t want to miss this class! Next class August 27th at 10 am.

WOMENS BIBLE STUDY – Class will resume Wednesday, September 23rd, at Nancy Howard’s home (12860 SE Staley Ave., Damascus). Our study this time will again follow the Living Way Bible Study, this time on Ecclesiastes, written by our very own Pastor Kasting. Please come for coffee and fellowship at 6:30, or if you prefer, just for class from 7-8:30 pm. Any questions, please reach out to Nancy

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE – Young Adult Bible Class meets every Monday from 6:00– 8:00 p.m. and is open to ages 18–29. The group is currently studying the Book of Matthew, and after class they enjoy a no-host dinner together, either on campus or at a nearby restaurant. For more information, please contact office at 503-658-5650.

DAMASCUS MEN’S GROUP – This local men’s group meets every other Tuesday evening from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at Dan and Kristina Robert’s home (in the shop), located at 16450 SE Bel Air Dr., Damascus—just three minutes from the church. A meal is provided beforehand, and the group includes men of all ages, with everyone welcome to join. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 1st, any questions please contact Dan at 503-710-7595.

HAND CHIMES – Sign-ups are in the narthex for a single practice on Sept. 2nd at 5:30 pm and one performance during worship service on Sept. 6th. If interested,
please sign up this coming Sunday!

NOAH’S ARK TRIP – Participants traveling by train and air meet August 30 at 1:30 in the lounge room at CTV. Some last minute details to work out!

BRANCHOUT YOUTH GROUP – The BranchOut group is for 6th grade thru High School. If you have student that falls in this range and are interested in joining the
group please contact Megan Gray for details

LAHASH UPDATE – A letter arrived from our sponsored child, Innocent Edward Gervis, thanking us for all the wonderful gifts he has received. He was able to get a bike, a new mattress, and food. His letter is my office hung up on a cabinet next to his picture. Our letters mean so much to him. If you want to write to him come see me; I have the paper you use so the translator can translate your letter. We will have an opportunity to provide Innocent with additional items closer to the end of the year. As I have more information I will share with everyone. – Kristina

CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL – Looking ahead to fall, we are currently enrolling preschool-3rd graders. Please share and send interested folks my way, sbloemer.ctv@gmail.com .If you know anyone who is looking for a faith based preschool and elementary program, please let them know about our program! We have opening for three year olds through third grade.

FILL A STOCKING – Christ the Vine Lutheran School will continue their partnership with Fill a Stocking, Fill a heart this coming year. Be on the look out for the collection boxes that will be placed in the church for items that are needed to fill the stockings. Items like socks, hats, gloves, toothpaste, toothbrushes, chapstick, hair ties, brushes, and more. Our age group this year will be between 5 -10 years of age. A list of toy items needed will be published soon. Thank you for making this year our best year yet!

DONATE – If you’d care to donate with your phone, click here! Thank you.

CTV LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION – We will resume meeting Tuesday, September 8th at 10 AM, and continue monthly thereafter on every second Tuesday. As a service organization, we endeavor to raise funds to donate to various missions and charities as decided yearly at our January meeting. All women are welcome to attend whenever they are able. Our elected officers for 2026-2027 are Liz Markel, President; Mary Davis and Nita Hoops VPs; Barb Mason, Treasurer; Lucy Leach, Secretary; and Lois Finney, Sunshine Lady and Can Recycler. Eileen Fligg will lead devotions.

CHRIST THE VINE QUILTERS – Our quilters will resume meeting as of Tuesday, September 15th. Sessions run from 10 AM until around noon in the quilter’s room at CTV. We meet every Tuesday (excepting the second Tuesday of the month when LWM holds its meetings). We tie quilt tops to batting and backings, and finish the borders. Finished quilts are given to members of the congregation who are ill, hospitalized, home-bound, etc. Also to the newly baptized! All are welcome to attend whenever they are able. Questions: Linda Hermes or Nita Hoops.

MEN’S BREAKFAST – John Gray’s delicious first-Saturday-of-the-month breakfasts return starting September 5th at 7:30am. Men, it’s worth waking up for. 🙂

BACKPACK BUDDIES – School is almost back in session that means back pack buddies will be starting up in October. Packing happens on Saturdays, starting at 9:00 am. No experience is necessary. Stay tuned for dates.

FOOD PANTRY – For August our featured items are canned tuna and canned chicken. We’ve received 33 out of our goal of 100 so far. The September item will be Spaghetti Sauce. Currently I am looking for individuals who might have a contact or know folks that could help with Holiday boxes. We would be looking for help with Turkey, Ham, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Pies, etc. If you are able to assist in this task please let me know.